Much like myself, a Wanderlust Chameleon might be hard to understand at first blush. Maybe we should start by breaking down the two words into their dictionary definitions:
Wanderlust– A strong desire to travel
Chameleon– A small, slow-moving Old World lizard with a highly developed ability to change color; or (perhaps more applicably)… A person who changes their opinions or behavior according to the situation
Put the two words together and a Wanderlust Chameleon is basically anyone who loves to travel and adapt to new surroundings. They’re playful, adventurous, curious, and always on the go.
That’s basically my approach to travel and it’s become a lifestyle. While I love vacations and weekend getaways, I tend to fall in love with a destination, and then hatch a plan to move there. In every city I’ve lived, I’ve embraced different ways of life.
In my adult life, I’ve been…
- A New York City schoolteacher with Teach For America on a mission of social justice.
- A deckhand, snorkel instructor, and parasail mate in Key West. In some circles, I’m still known as the Fury Girl.
- An aspiring novelist in Paris. For any agents looking for the next “Great American Novel,” my completed manuscript, query, synopsis, and sample chapters are available upon request. I’m also currently working on a book of short stories.
- And that leads me to my present occupation as a full-time freelance writer and social media consultant in Miami Beach. To see what I’ve been working on lately, click here. To see how I might be able to help you or your business, click here.
Growing up, my family moved around a lot, so I learned to adapt to new people and places at an early age. In fact, I’ve never lived in the same city for more than six consecutive years. My mantra is:
Home is wherever I am.
It’s also wherever my family is, which at the moment includes the suburbs of Atlanta, New York City, Las Vegas, Southern California, and most recently Melbourne, Australia (I still need to make my first visit).
I’m originally from Newport Beach, California, so I’m a beach girl at heart. While I love to travel and explore new things, there are three things I’ll never tire of: the beach, boats, and islands. A few others: cities, dining out, really fun parties, dancing, and visiting friends wherever they happen to live. While I’ve made most of my moves solo and I’m not afraid to travel alone, I’ve got a colorful cast of regular travel companions and friends I make along the way. And there’s also my crazy Pomeranian, Rascal.
That’s pretty much me, a Wanderlust Chameleon on the move in search of fun and adventure around the globe and wherever it finds me. Catch me if you can!Â
